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Topic: Milkman 85w Pedal Steel amp |
Garry Pugh
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Posted 22 Jan 2016 6:03 am |
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I recently sold some gear and ordered what I believe to be the ultimate in pedal steel amps, the Milkman 85w.
I have owned/played most of the boutique tube amps currently on the market and I feel Milkman is the way to go.
Tim Marcus is a good guy and certainly knows his stuff. He also seems to care about what you are looking for in an amp. Can't wait to get mine!
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Emmons PP D10 8X5, GFI Ultra D10,both are setup up "Emmons" style. Quilter 202 Tone Block, Nashville 400, Milkman 85, Stewart PA200, BW and JBL speakers, Profex II
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 22 Jan 2016 11:01 am
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I went with the Half and Half. Can't go wrong.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Steve Lipsey
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 22 Jan 2016 11:18 am
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You'll be waaayyy more than just "happy"with the 85w...I play the Half and Half now, mostly for the lower weight...but as a former amp junkie, I still fondly recall the perfect sound of the Big Dog 85w....now increasing age has dictated a new way to judge an amp - the perfect amp now is one that weighs [100 - (your age)] or less....
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Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor |
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Garry Pugh
From:
Nashville Indiana
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Posted 22 Jan 2016 12:13 pm
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Steve you are correct all the Milkman amps are great, it's just the all tube 85w seems to be what I've been looking for, that and a road case with casters to move it with  .
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Emmons PP D10 8X5, GFI Ultra D10,both are setup up "Emmons" style. Quilter 202 Tone Block, Nashville 400, Milkman 85, Stewart PA200, BW and JBL speakers, Profex II
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Dennis Anderson
From:
Chicago, Illinois
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Posted 22 Jan 2016 6:34 pm
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I've been playing one of Tim's new offerings - the Dairy Air head 40 watt 6L6x2 - simple (no reverb or tremolo) three eq knobs... affordable (relatively speaking). Been playing it for over a month and I am a believer. I play lap steel, national Resolectric, tele, strat through a 12" Jupiter and play 335 and hollowbody archtop through a Raezer's Edge jazz cab and they all sound amazing with the Milkman. Gorgeous tone, clear, articulate and full. Yes, I had to sell some gear... and make some promises to my lovely wife, but it was totally worth it in my opinion. You go Tim!
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Steve Spitz
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New Orleans, LA, USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2016 12:51 pm 85 watt
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Gary,
Let us know how it works out for you. I'm considering one, really only need the head. The 85 watts is more power and weight than I usually need, but if the right one came along used, I'd be tempted.
I'm a big fan of the three knob reverb, would love a mini with that feature , and an effects loop. I know Tim will build whatever you want.
Great amps, and Tim is top notch.
I know you'll enjoy it. |
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Garry Pugh
From:
Nashville Indiana
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Posted 23 Feb 2016 2:33 pm
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My Milkman 85 watt Pedal Steel amp arrived today. I've spent the last couple of hours checking it out and I can honestly say it is the best all tube amp I have ever played.
I guess the true test is what it sounds like in a live venue with a full band but at least here at home it has plenty of headroom, very quiet and best of all, killer warm tone!
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Emmons PP D10 8X5, GFI Ultra D10,both are setup up "Emmons" style. Quilter 202 Tone Block, Nashville 400, Milkman 85, Stewart PA200, BW and JBL speakers, Profex II
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Steve Lipsey
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2016 2:44 pm
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Believe it or not, it actually will sound even better in a live situation - it somehow has just the right amount of presence to float above everything else without sounding too loud...I loved mine, if it weighed half as much I would have played it till I died...
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https://www.lostsailorspdx.com
Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 23 Feb 2016 2:46 pm
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Welcome to the family. I love mine
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Garry Pugh
From:
Nashville Indiana
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Posted 23 Feb 2016 2:58 pm
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I am not a stranger to the Milkman line of amps, I also own a Creamer and until recently owned a Half and Half, all very good amps.
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Emmons PP D10 8X5, GFI Ultra D10,both are setup up "Emmons" style. Quilter 202 Tone Block, Nashville 400, Milkman 85, Stewart PA200, BW and JBL speakers, Profex II
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Bill Adams
From:
Durango, Colorado
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Posted 23 Feb 2016 5:41 pm
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Cannot imagine how loud the 85w must be...I've yet to have my 40w Mini past 12 o'clock on stage...Love it!...Congrats!
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